Senior Sales Finance Business Partner

Overview

Act as a trusted partner and advisor to the business area and client group supported, driving business performance through detailed analysis, commentary, advice, challenge, and decision support.Provide support in customer meetings and negotiations by offering insights, analysis, challenges, and recommendations.Become a key leadership figure within the UK sales finance team, fostering cross-functional collaboration across the business.Responsibilities

Partner with the Sales teams to achieve financial targets.Develop an in-depth understanding of the supported client group, including its results and key levers influencing PandL performance.Analyze historical, current, and forecasted performance, providing monthly insights, highlighting trends, and recommending corrective actions.Collaborate with the client group to drive actions on pricing, promotional ROI, sales, margin, and ROI.Advise on business planning assumptions, trade-offs, and opportunities.Ensure SOX compliance across all sales finance areas.Support the Head of Sales Finance in creating a cohesive, high-performing team and act as a positive role model.Assist the wider Commercial Finance team in business partnering and capability building.Enhance the financial understanding and skills of the Sales teams.Foster leadership within the Commercial Finance Team and build strong relationships with finance functions like the Nomad Shared Service Centre and local FPandA teams.Qualifications

Essential

Qualified accountant6+ years PQE with a proven track record in commercial finance rolesExperience working in an FMCG organizationExperience in cross-functional team collaboration within a matrix organizationProficiency in Power BI, SAP ECC/SAP BI, and advanced MS Office, especially ExcelStrong business and financial acumen with analytical skillsExcellent communication, planning, and organizational skillsAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to quickly learn finance/reporting systems interactionsFocus on meeting deadlines and improving processesProactive, initiative-driven, and able to challenge and communicate effectively with ..... full job details .....